Small raised particles at the root of the tongue may be normal physiological structures, contour papillitis, pharyngitis, etc. 1. Normal physiological structure: The human body has a contour papilla at the root of the tongue, which is manifested as small raised particles. 2. Contour papillitis: If the contour papillae are inflamed, they can show congestion and edema, and the small raised particles are more obvious. 3. Pharyngitis: If the inflammation spreads to the root of the tongue, it may cause lymphoid follicular hyperplasia at the root of the tongue, which is manifested as raised granules. It is recommended that people with raised particles at the root of the tongue go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause, and if treatment is needed, standardized treatment should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor, so as not to delay the condition and bring adverse effects to the body.